10 Budget Hotels
in Ubon Ratchathani City
That We've Reviewed

In an Ubon full of high-rise hotels and mall-attached hotels, The Bliss Ubon goes the other way, and that's the reason we put it at #1 in this set of 10 budget stays — it's a small boutique hotel of just 21 rooms, tucked away on a quiet lane in Nai Mueang. The thing guests bring up most in reviews isn't a fancy pool or a grand lobby, but the homemade bakery that makes its own bread and jam, along with a breakfast that uses organic vegetables and no MSG. Honest takes from real reviews repeatedly call the breakfast "lovely" and "great value," with both Thai and Western dishes, eggs cooked to order, fresh salad, and freshly baked goods. The first thing reviews always mention is the quiet — one foreign review puts it plainly, that the location here is very quiet with no disturbing noise, good for light sleepers or anyone who wants serious rest. The place also has free bicycles to borrow, free parking, and staff that foreign reviews praise as attentive and fluent in English. Impressively, TripAdvisor ranks it #1 of 28 hotels in Ubon Ratchathani, scoring 4.7 out of 5 from around 138 reviews. Honest caveats from the reviews: the building is a 4-storey block with no elevator, so upper-floor rooms mean stairs — a limit for the elderly or anyone with heavy bags. Rooms don't soundproof especially well; some people hear the neighbor's door or the corridor. And there's no pool, and it isn't next to a mall or night market. Bottom line: if you value sleeping soundly somewhere quiet, a good breakfast, and a feeling closer to staying at a home than checking into a hotel, The Bliss Ubon hits that need squarely for a high-budget price.

If you just walk past the building you might not notice it, but the moment you step inside, YUU Hotel & Cafe is a different world, and this is the highest-scoring stay in this article — a small boutique hotel on Uppharat Road near Thung Si Mueang, decorated in a classic-European-meets-vintage style, with wall murals and photo-worthy corners at nearly every turn. What sets it apart from the usual Ubon city hotel is that it has an in-house cafe with genuinely good coffee — honest takes from real reviews agree the coffee is aromatic and tasty with selectable roast levels, plus toast, waffles, and the thing many people love most, prettily plated homemade ice cream. Rooms run about 21–22 sq m, and cleanliness earns praise in almost every review, with many calling it "very clean" and the "beds comfortable." Staff also come up often as warm, offering a welcome drink at check-in such as bael-fruit juice. The downtown location is a few minutes' walk to Thung Si Mueang and only about 2–3 kilometers from Ubon airport. There are free bicycles to borrow, free parking, and spa/massage service. The score is 9.6 from 99 reviews on Trip.com, and TripAdvisor ranks it #2 of 28 Ubon hotels. Honest caveats from the reviews: it sits right on the main Uppharat Road, so rooms facing the street get traffic noise from midday into the early evening — light sleepers should request an interior room. The bathroom and shower zone in some rooms are fairly small. And there's no pool or fitness room, since it's a small boutique focused on design and the cafe. Bottom line: a great fit for couples, photo lovers, and coffee fans who want a stay with character for around a thousand baht.

If you want a downtown Ubon stay for under a thousand baht where everything is an easy walk, Eco Inn Lite Ubon Ratchathani is an option guests bring up often, and one of the lowest entry prices in this set that still gets a downtown location — on Si Narong Road in the Thung Si Mueang area. Its number-one selling point is location, the category guests score highest at around 9.2 on nearly every platform. It's only about 190 meters from Wat Thung Si Mueang, about a 5-minute walk to Thung Si Mueang park, and another 10-minute walk to the Ratchabut night market. The thing many reviews repeat is that there's a 7-Eleven right next to the hotel — step out the door and you're there — making water, late-night snacks, or essentials very easy. The rooms, open since 2014 with about 132 of them, draw agreement in most honest reviews that they're roomier than expected at this price, clean-looking, and have comfortable beds. A tip from reading the reviews: if the price difference is small, pick the Superior King at about 25 sq m, since you get clearly more space. There are free bicycles to borrow, free parking, and free Wi-Fi, which is hard to find in typical budget stays. Honest caveats from the reviews: the air conditioning is old and slow to cool in some rooms, especially in the afternoon when Ubon gets very hot. The building is starting to show its age; it's not a new hotel. And cleanliness is inconsistent at times, with some rooms getting mosquitoes or ants, which is mostly resolved once you tell staff. Bottom line: if you plan to use the hotel as just a place to sleep and head out all day, this downtown location is clearly good value in the budget tier.

If you fly into Ubon and want a stay you reach quickly, with roomy rooms, a vibe different from typical city hotels, and a round in-room jacuzzi to soak and unwind after the trip — The Rich Hotel Ubonratchathani is the name guests bring up most for this, and the stay with the most reviews in this article at 532. It's a small 58-room design hotel, a modern orange-and-grey block on Chaeng Sanit Road, only about 3 kilometers from Ubon Ratchathani airport, a 5–7 minute drive. The point reviews agree on most is that rooms are very clean, roomy, beds comfortable, and the AC cools well; many also mention the view from the window over open ground and trees, which feels airy. But the real star is the round in-room jacuzzi in the Junior Suite and Suite tiers, which many call the highlight and the thing that makes the stay feel special — honest takes from real reviews say soaking in warm water to relax in your own room beats having to go to a shared pool. Every room has a private balcony, and there's wide free parking. The overall score is about 8.6 from 532 reviews, and Google 4.2 from over 224 reviews. Honest caveats from the reviews: the location is away from the city center and restaurants, so without a car or motorbike, finding food is awkward. Some people feel the breakfast and coffee still need work, and the dining room doesn't fully open for dinner. Soundproofing in some rooms isn't great; some nights there's live music or dogs from the area. And there's no pool. Bottom line: a great fit for couples who want a room with a soaking tub on a budget, people flying into Ubon, and people driving themselves.

If you fly into Ubon airport in the evening and want a stay where you drive there in a few minutes, park free out front, and get a quiet night without fighting downtown market noise — De Proud Hotel (some platforms list it as The Proud Hotel, but it's the same place) is a name many travelers bring up. It's a 3-star city boutique hotel with about 50 rooms on Chayangkun Road, open since 2015. What sets it apart from typical budget stays is that the rooms are decorated in several styles spread across the floors — warm local tones, loft tones, and modern tones — so it feels more like staying at a boutique than an ordinary budget hotel. Most honest takes from real reviews agree the rooms are clean, beds soft and comfortable, with large good-quality beds even in single rooms, cute design, and strong stable Wi-Fi. Many say they got a nicer room than what they paid for. The point travelers mention most is the quiet and easy sleep, because the hotel sits on a lane, not on a main road or walking street. Another highlight is the spacious free private parking on-site, fitting both cars and motorbikes, and the location is only about 6.5 kilometers from Ubon airport, or a 13-minute drive, with Big C about a 10-minute walk. Breakfast is made fresh to order, which reviews praise for hot, fresh dishes. Honest caveats from the reviews: it's a small boutique with no pool. Some bathrooms are starting to age, with inconsistent hot-water pressure/temperature. Some basic amenities may not be in every room, and a few items carry an extra charge — worth asking at check-in. And it isn't suited to large families of four or more. Bottom line: a great fit for couples, solo travelers, and people who drive or fly in and want a quiet bed near the airport at an affordable price.

Picture this: you walk through the door of a hotel in the middle of Ubon and find bare-concrete walls in white cut with blue, a small pool in a courtyard that looks like a corner of a Greek island — De Lit Hotel is a boutique that scores among the highest in this article, and the only budget stay in this set with a pool. It was designed by the owner, an architect, so it plays with design more than typical city hotels; it's been open since 2019, with about 12–14 rooms each decorated differently. The point many people mention is the feel of being away at a seaside resort despite being in the middle of the city — honest takes from real reviews, both Thai and foreign, compare the design to Santorini and say every corner is photo-worthy. The most-mentioned highlight is the open-air courtyard pool, which though small sits among the bare-concrete walls so it feels like a miniature seaside-resort pool, a spot to chill and soak off the heat from afternoon into evening, paired with the in-house cafe and bar. The most solidly praised thing is the service: reviews agree the staff and owner are very attentive, friendly, and helpful. Rooms are clean, smell nice, beds are comfortable, and there's a free in-room minibar. The score is 9.3 from about 50 reviews on Trip.com and TripAdvisor 4.6 stars, and it's only about 5.4 kilometers from Ubon airport. Honest caveats from the reviews: it's a small boutique with no fitness room, spa, or large pool. It's on a lane, not next to a mall, so without your own car you'll have to call a ride into the city. And some reviews note inconsistent attention to maintenance details, like occasional dust or stains in some corners. Bottom line: a great fit for couples, friend groups, and travelers who value design, atmosphere, and quiet at an affordable price.

If you fly into Ubon airport, or drive in on business and want a clean bed, cool AC, and a light price without paying for facilities you won't use — Hop Inn Ubon Ratchathani is a name guests bring up a lot, and the most predictable chain stay in this set. It's a budget chain hotel under The Erawan Group, with a straightforward concept: cut everything unnecessary to get a low price while staying clean and safe. It's on Chayangkun Road in Charaem, about 7 kilometers from Ubon Ratchathani airport, and not far from Central Plaza Ubon Ratchathani. The thing that earns Hop Inn this rank is its very high cleanliness and service scores — honest takes from real reviews call it "spotless," from the linens and towels to the bathroom, and say the bed is soft and comfortable, the AC cools well, and the Wi-Fi is genuinely fast and usable. The cleanliness and service sub-scores run about 9.7, higher than many pricier hotels, showing the Erawan chain standard really works. People especially like the free coffee in the lobby in the morning, the wide free parking, the 24-hour counter, and the elevator. Standard rooms come in two types, Standard Twin and Standard Double, at about 20 sq m, with an overall score of about 8.9 from steady real reviews. Honest caveats from the reviews: the air conditioning is old and noisy in some rooms, which a few say disrupts sleep. The outer-area location isn't in the heart of the tourist district, so without your own car you'll often call an app into the city. And per the budget-chain concept, there's no pool and no breakfast buffet, only free coffee. Bottom line: the best fit for people flying in or out early, driving in on business, or wanting a clean cheap room just to shower and sleep before heading out.

If you fly into Ubon or drive into the city and want a stay that's "affordable but with a room roomy enough to sleep comfortably" — 168 Studio Hotel Ubon Ratchathani is a name that comes up often on the city's budget-stay lists, standing out for rooms larger than the average at this price. It's a small boutique hotel of about 30 rooms on Chaeng Sanit Road Soi 3 downtown, easy to find since it's right on a main road. The thing real reviews agree on most is the roomy studios, big bathrooms, and the cleanliness from daily housekeeping — many reviews say "the room is bigger than I expected" and the beds are comfortable. Rooms come in three main types, from a Standard double at about 24 sq m up to a Deluxe at about 32 sq m with a clearly larger Queen bed. Location is a strong point reviews score high at about 9.1 on Trip.com, since it's easy to find on a main road, about a 10-minute drive to Ubon Ratchathani airport, and near Huai Muang Park, the Funtastic World water park, and Ubon Ratchabhat University. The Thung Si Mueang area and downtown sights are about a 5–10 minute drive away. There's free parking, free Wi-Fi, an elevator, a massage room, and a 24-hour front desk, with a score of 8.6 from 40 reviews on Trip.com. Honest caveats from the reviews: because it's on a main road, rooms facing the street or on low floors may hear traffic, and some reviews mention car noise at night. Some rooms are starting to age, like some TVs or parts of some bathrooms needing updates, and there may be a stale smell in rooms shut up for a while. There's no pool, and breakfast carries an extra charge. Bottom line: a fit for people who want a roomy, clean, cheap room in town and near the airport, especially those flying in and out or driving themselves.

If you come to Ubon and want a small stay with character, not a chain hotel where every room looks the same, Luck Esan Loft is a name reviewers describe with the word "cute" very often, and the second-lowest entry price in this set among design-heavy stays — a family-run stay of about 13 rooms downtown in the Chayangkun Road Soi 9 area, blending local Isan style with contemporary bare-concrete loft work, deliberately decorating each room differently, some with a balcony and a bathtub. The point real reviews agree on most is cleanliness — on Trip.com the cleanliness category scores a near-perfect 10, which is very high, with many reviews saying rooms are clean, tidy, well kept, and photograph cute. Location is another thing people like, since it's about a 5-minute walk to the Sunee night market, a popular evening hangout for Ubon locals, near the Sunee water park and Tesco Lotus Express, and only about 5 kilometers from Ubon airport. The friendly family-run service also earns repeated praise as quick to reply, attentive, and helpful, especially the key-card entry system the team explains clearly via LINE so late check-in feels worry-free. There's free parking, free Wi-Fi, and bicycles to borrow, with an overall score of about 8.8 on Agoda from over 360 reviews and about 9.5 on Trip.com. Honest caveats from the reviews: the building has no elevator, so upper-floor rooms are tough for the elderly or anyone with heavy bags. Parking is limited to the size of the small building. Some room types are compact, the beds are fairly firm for some people, and there's no pool. Bottom line: a great fit for couples, solo travelers, and people flying in for short business who like a stylish stay on a budget, downtown within walking distance of Sunee Market.

If you're the type who loves a small stay where the smell of coffee drifts over from your first step, The Goose Cafe and Hostel Ubon is a name travelers both Thai and foreign bring up often in Ubon, and the lowest entry price in this set of 10 budget stays at about 312 baht — a small hostel that's both a stay and a cafe in one, tucked away on Soi Sapphasit 10 downtown, about 1 kilometer from the central district. The real selling point is the in-house cafe; honest takes from real reviews praise signature items like Lao coffee and bamboo-tube drip coffee that are hard to find at typical stays, along with brownies, Thai iced tea, and friendly-priced homemade food. A nice touch is that breakfast isn't included in the room rate but can be ordered cheaply from the cafe, so you pick exactly what you want. Another thing reviews especially praise is the dorm, roomier than many places, with each bed having a privacy curtain, and rarely found at this price, the dorm has an en-suite bathroom so you don't have to walk to a distant shared one. Beyond dorms there are also air-conditioned private rooms for those who want privacy. The heart of what brings people back is the service — many reviews say the owner and staff are extremely friendly, with some even driving guests around Ubon and recommending restaurants, and staff communicate in Thai, English, and Lao. There's a garden and outdoor lounge area, a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and airport transfer, with a score around 8.7 across several booking sites and about 4.4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor. Honest caveats from the reviews: some beds are fairly firm in the budget-stay way. The cafe space is small with limited seating, so at busy times you may wait for a table. And there's no pool or the full facilities of a big hotel. Bottom line: the best fit for backpackers, solo travelers, budget couples, and cafe lovers who want a warm, friendly atmosphere and good coffee right at their stay.